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French suspects yet to give statements for Phuket ‘video death threat ransom’
French suspects yet to give statements for Phuket ‘video death threat ransom’
PHUKET: The seven French nationals arrested for extorting 5,000 euros from a 21-year-old French tourist’s parents back in France by sending a video threatening the woman’s safety have yet to have their statements taken by police.
Patong Municipality found guilty over illegal hotel construction
Patong Municipality found guilty over illegal hotel construction
PHUKET: Patong Municipality has confirmed that it has not fulfilled a court order to issue a notice for the Andakira Hotel to remove all structures that exceed the original building permit issued seven years ago despite a court ruling that has found Patong Municipality and the Office of the Patong Mayor guilty of failing to perform their duties in ensuring that the original building permit was adhered to.
Phuket Opinion: Seeing through the facade
Phuket Opinion: Seeing through the facade
PHUKET: Last Friday (Mar 3) our illustrious police held a grandstand press conference to announce the jail sentences handed down to the two key figures behind Tranlee Travel Co Ltd – “Kritchakorn Rungmongkolnam”, real name Isam Sainglee, and Weerachai Kampaipraphankul, accused of being a foreigner but his real name and nationality was never revealed – for using fake IDs to run companies with nominee shareholders.
Modern Dog to headline 10-Mile Run post-race party
Modern Dog to headline 10-Mile Run post-race party
ENTERTAINMENT: A fun filled afternoon and evening awaits families on March 24, the first day of the Supersports 10 Mile International Run 2018 Phuket Presented by Thanyapura, as participants in the 500 metre Fun Run and 3 Mile run will enjoy lots of fun activities at the start/ finish line.
Phuket Gov leads praying ceremony during Heroines’ Festival
Phuket Gov leads praying ceremony during Heroines’ Festival
PHUKET: As a part of the annual Heroines Festival, Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong yesterday (Mar 9) led a Buddhist ceremony at Pha Nang Sang Temple in Thepkrasattri to worship the two Thalang heroines.
Direct sales comes under scrutiny
Direct sales comes under scrutiny
PHUKET: The Thai Cabinet has approved a move by the Office of Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) to enforce mandatory deposits on all persons and companies trading online in direct sales and marketing.
B13mn Phuket lifeguard contract quietly awarded
B13mn Phuket lifeguard contract quietly awarded
PHUKET: A marketing survey, engineering and strategic planning consultancy in Bangkok has been awarded a B13 million contract by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) to provide lifeguards at Phuket’s beaches.
Australian Consulate General in Phuket hosts International Women’s Day lunch
Australian Consulate General in Phuket hosts International Women’s Day lunch
PHUKET: Members of several Phuket women’s groups marked International Women’s Day at a lunch hosted by the Australian Consulate-General in Phuket at The Blue Elephant restaurant in Phuket Town yesterday afternoon (Mar 9).
Phuket Town youths face heat for drugs, motorbike street races
Phuket Town youths face heat for drugs, motorbike street races
PHUKET: Phuket City Police have ramped up patrols throughout Phuket Town and Saphan Hin to counter gangs of youths using public areas for taking drugs and holding motorbike street races.
Popular Phuket night market caught selling alcohol – again
Popular Phuket night market caught selling alcohol – again
PHUKET: After a week of warnings issued to vendors across Phuket for illegally promoting and selling alcohol at New Year, Phuket Provincial Health Office have postponed taking any action against vendors at a popular market near Samkong School until next week.
Laguna Phuket host and sponsor of 2018 Asian Development Tour event
Laguna Phuket host and sponsor of 2018 Asian Development Tour event
PHUKET: Laguna Phuket has become the joint title sponsor of an All Thailand Golf Tour professional event to be held on the award-winning course in May.
Phuket Governor order to widen Chalong underpass lanes jeopardises fast lane for ambulances
Phuket Governor order to widen Chalong underpass lanes jeopardises fast lane for ambulances
PHUKET: Work will begin tonight to widen the lanes past the construction site of the Chalong Underpass to relieve huge traffic jams following an order by Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong during an inspection visit this morning (Mar 8).
Oilfield Classic’s 10-year Anniversary
Oilfield Classic’s 10-year Anniversary
GOLF: The first Phuket Oilfield Classic was held in April 2009 and was founded by 18 friends of Mark Cameron who attended his wedding in November 2008. The plan was to have a reunion every year because everyone enjoyed the golf in Phuket so much, then it mushroomed into a full blown organised event for the Oil and Gas Industry professionals in the region.
Information sought on missing 12-year-old Phuket boy
Information sought on missing 12-year-old Phuket boy
PHUKET: The mother of a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home on Feb 17 has appealed for help from the public for any information on his whereabouts.
PPAO rushes to repair Chalong Pier jetty suspected of being ‘damaged by boat’
PPAO rushes to repair Chalong Pier jetty suspected of being ‘damaged by boat’
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO or OrBorJor) have confirmed that they are responsible for restoring a damaged jetty at Ao Chalong Pier, which officials suspect may have been hit by a fishing boat on Sunday (Mar 4).
Phuket airport aircraft noise rattles residents
Phuket airport aircraft noise rattles residents
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Thawornwat Kongkaew yesterday agreed to send a letter to Airports of Thailand (AoT) representatives who operate Phuket International Airport to ask them to resolve the issue of aircraft noise disturbing local residents.
Rawai Municipality to dredge putrid canal
Rawai Municipality to dredge putrid canal
PHUKET: The Acting Director of Rawai Municipality’s Public Health and Environment Division has confirmed to The Phuket News today that the putrid canal that dumps black water into Chalong Bay will be dredged in an attempt to resolve the issue.
Wichit water shut-offs announced for tomorrow
Wichit water shut-offs announced for tomorrow
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA) has announced that there will be no water supply tomorrow (Mar 7) at certain areas of Wichit sub-district.
Aussie Rules Football set for Phuket return
Aussie Rules Football set for Phuket return
AUSSIE RULES: Back in 2015 the Thailand Tigers hosted the Malaysian Warriors in the first ever game of Aussie Rules Football played in Phuket, in a match that saw the Warriors too strong for the Tigers. It was a great day for football, with an entertaining match that was well supported and attended, and a fantastic Auskick session run for children living in Phuket.
Phuket officials stumble in enforcing Supreme Court beach evictions
Phuket officials stumble in enforcing Supreme Court beach evictions
PHUKET: Officials today were confused as who should take the first step in clearing vendors illegally occupying plots within 178 rai of beachfront land and Layan and Leypang beaches, on Phuket’s scenic west coast, in upholding beach evictions ordered by the Supreme Court.